Ephrathite. Ephraimite, as in 1 Samuel 1:1. Not. Bethlehemite, as in Ruth 1:2. Zealous therefore for his tribe as against Judah.
a widow. One of the nine widows mentioned in Scripture. See note on Genesis 38:19.
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1 Kings 11:26
26 And Jeroboam the son of Nebat, an Ephrathite of Zereda, Solomon's servant, whose mother's name was Zeruah, a widow woman, even he lifted up his hand against the king.